Introduction - Martin Audio XE300 User Manual

XE300/XE500

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Martin Audio XE Series stage monitor system. Designed in
consultation with leading monitor engineers, the XE Series uses engineering innovation to set
a new standard in on-stage monitor sound and lets performers hear themselves and their fellow
musicians clearly, dynamically and with presence.
Martin Audio XE Series on-stage monitors deliver high performance in a compact, low-profile
package. Our exclusive Coaxial Differential Dispersion® Technology is employed to overcome
the common constraints of wedge monitor speaker designs, be they conventional designs with
separate LF and HF drivers or other coaxial solutions. Coaxial Differential Dispersion® technology
combines the 'point-source' advantage of coaxial designs with the consistency of coverage of
Differential Dispersion. Horizontal coverage reduces from 60° directly over the monitor to 30°
father back, giving a near-rectangular sound coverage area at head height which maintains both
sound level and balance throughout the coverage area, allowing the performer natural freedom of
movement. XE Series drivers incorporate a patent-pending static third waveguide that increases
the size of the horn mouth: this further controls the response pattern and minimises spill outside
the coverage area. Front reflex ports couple the monitors to the floor, increasing LF output.
The wedge-style cabinets are neat and unobtrusive, with a low profile to improve audience and
camera sight lines. The enclosures are constructed from strong multi-laminate birch ply, with
integral carrying handles and a black textured finish to minimise reflections from stage lighting.
The grilles are black perforated steel with an acoustically transparent black scrim cloth backing.
Both end faces have moulded rubber feet to protect the monitor during set-up and break-down
and the rear of the cabinet base has two folding riser feet to increase the monitoring angle when
circumstances require it. Four NL4 connectors are fitted for ease of on-stage cabling and to
facilitate daisy-chaining.
XE Series monitors use two-way, full-range coaxial drivers, incorporating Martin Audio's exclusive
Differential Dispersion® horn technology. There are two models: the XE300, based on a 12"
driver rated at 300 W*, and the XE500, based on a 15" driver rated at 400 W*. The XE300
has an internal passive crossover (at 1.1 kHz) optimised for the driver, but may be bi-amped if
wished. The larger XE500 is designed for bi-amp operation only.
The XE Series system includes the iK42 four-channel power amplifier. This model has been
developed specifically for use with the XE Series cabinets and the combination will give monitor
engineers the confidence that performers' on-stage monitoring experience will be the same night
after night, from one venue to another. The iK42 has huge power reserves, an advanced onboard
DSP section, is fully compatible with Martin Audio's Vu-Net control application and is provided
with audio inputs for analogue, AES3 and Dante™ network signals.
This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the various features of XE Series monitors.
The iK42 power amplifier has its own User Guide, which contains full details of amplifier and
DSP configuration. Please take the time to read through both Guides even if you are experienced
with other Martin Audio products.
Thank you again for placing your confidence in Martin Audio products.
* All power ratings are AES.
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